The credit pathway offers registration and financial benefits, so most students will want to fill out the credit application. 

Choose the credit pathway (Traditional) if you meet all four of these criteria:

1. You are a US citizen or permanent resident,
2. You have a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED),
3. You have lived in Texas for at least 12 months, AND, 
4. You live in the ACC District.

Choose the credit pathway (International) if you have an F1 visa. 

Choose continuing education (CE) if you do not meet all four criteria above. For example, if you are in the US on a non-F1 visa, or if you have lived in Texas for less than 12 months, choose CE.

Step 1:  Visit the application portal page:

1. If this is your first time applying to ACC, select “First Time User” and complete the form.  You will receive a follow-up email from ACC. Follow the email instructions to set up an application account password.
2. If you have completed an ACC application in the past, enter your username and password. Select “forgot password” if you can’t remember it.
3. After logging into the portal, select the Traditional option and complete the application. Follow the Credit Application Instructions for ESOL Students for helpful tips. 

Step 2: After you have completed an ACC application and received your ACCeID, move ahead to placement testing. 

Step 3: Activate ACCeID. ACC online applications require a special electronic ID and password.   Follow the instructions on the Activate Your ACCeID page.

Step 4. (Optional) Apply for financial aid. (See the Financial Aid page for more information.)

Step 1: Complete an ACC application to get your ACCeID number. (The ACCeID is a seven-digit number preceded by a letter. If you already have an ACCeID number, move ahead to placement testing.)

You have two options for completing the application: Online and in-person.  

Option 1 – Secure Online Application

Before beginning the online application process, watch this video and review this guide:

Visit the application portal page:

1. 1. 1. If this is your first time applying to ACC, select “First Time User” and complete the form.  You will receive a follow-up email from ACC. Follow the email instructions to set up an application account password.
      2. If you have completed an ACC application in the past, enter your username and password. Select “forgot password” if you can’t remember it.
      3. After logging into the portal, select the “Continuing Education” option and complete the application
      4. Wait for an email from [email protected] that says “Your Application Is Complete.” The email will contain your new ACCeID number.

Option 2 – In-Person

1. 1. 1. Visit one of the Continuing Education Offices at the following times and locations: https://continue.austincc.edu/campus-locations.
      2. Bring your social security number or ACC Alternate ID.

Step 2: After you have completed an ACC application and received your ACCeID, move ahead to placement testing. 

Step 3: Activate ACCeID. ACC online applications require a special electronic ID and password.   Follow the instructions on the Activate Your ACCeID page.

Need help with the application?  Email [email protected], or stop by the ESOL office.